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Wayne M. Frushour
PLYMOUTH – Wayne M. Frushour, 77, a Pretty Lake resident for 31 years, died of
complications from an illness in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, Wednesday,
July 23, 2008.
A lifetime Plymouth resident, spending winters at Avon Park in Sebring, Fla. for the past 25
years, Wayne was born in Plymouth, on Sept. 9, 1930. He was the youngest of four children of
Stuart E. and Virginia Thompson Frushour.
Always a hard worker, as a kid he worked at Harry Bechaka’s Candy Kitchen and then as a soda
jerk in Ed Orahood’s People’s Drug Store.
Besides delivering the local newspaper for six years, he clerked and shined shoes in Don’s
(Sporting Goods) Parlor throughout high school and college.
Wayne was the football, basketball and track manager for all four years at Lincoln High School.
He graduated with the class of 1949.
It was in high school that Wayne became enamored with antique cars. His first automobile was a
1923 Model T. Always the astute businessman, he painted commercial signs –Merriman’s
Grocery, Don’s Parlor, and George Davis’ Brake Service— on the sides, for a price. He also
operated Fresh ‘“R’s” Auto Ads.
In an election year, Wayne was better than any bumper sticker with the Democrat candidates
names on his car. He stayed loyal to the party and was the Marshall County Democratic
chairman for eight years in the 1980s.
The first thing he did when he got home from Florida was to visit the eight warehouses where his
“babies” were stored. Most of his vintage cars will be on display this year at the Blueberry
Festival with many in the parade.
He always said that they were ‘road cars, ’ not just for show. He rotated parking them, one at a
time, in his driveway, so that “folks would get a chance to enjoy the vehicles of the past.”
Wayne went to Ball State University for a year before enlisting in the United States Air Force. As
an Airman 1st class, he served in Japan from 1951 to 1953.
Returning to BSU, he was the manager of the football team for two years, graduating in 1956,
with a degree in business.
He was first married
to P. Diane Erwin.Together they had three sons: Greg, Mark and Matt.
On March 15, 1973 Wayne and Bonnie J. Hartman were married
in Plymouth. They lived on two
golf courses in Indiana and Florida, but Wayne wasn’t a player: Bonnie was. The couple were
antique dealers for many years, owning BJ’s Antique Store on Lincolnway East. He became a
connoisseur of glass and Oriental artifacts. He was also a stamp and coin collector. Bonnie died
in April of 2005.
A lifetime member of the V.F.W., and the American Legion/Forty & Eight group, Wayne was a
past commander and finance officer of the Legion Post 27. He served as past president of the
Plymouth Rotary and the Plymouth Country Club. He was a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and PIDCO. He had been president of the Plymouth Country subdivision and was a
member of the Elks, the Eagles and Moose Lodge.
In Avon Park, Wayne stayed active with the Avon Park American Legion and VFW. He was
president of Marshall County Days, traditionally held the third week of February, where about
200 present and former residents of the County got together to party.
Back home in the summer, he made frequent trips to Michigan to buy bushels of fresh fruit and
vegetables for his neighbors.
Wayne was employed with the Gibson Insurance Agency for almost 40 years.
He is survived by his three sons and six grandchildren and two step-daughters. They are:
Gregory A. (Mary) Frushour and their children, Jennifer and Gregory II of Grand Rapids, Mich.:
Mark E. (Donna) Frushour, and their children, Anthony, Trevor and Thomas of Granite City,
N.C.: Matthew S. (Lisa) Frushour and daughter Rachael of Owensboro, Ky. and a step-daughter, Cindi.
A sister, Dolphe Bublitz, Hobart, Ind., and an aunt, Mildred Thompson, also survive Wayne’s death.
He was preceded in death by his spouses, a sister, Betty McQuire, a brother; Stuart Frushour
and a step-daughter Vickey.
The family will welcome Wayne’s friends on Saturday, July 26, 2008, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Memorial services for Wayne will follow visitation in the funeral home at 11 a.m. with a
presentation by the Forty & Eight members and the Rev. Dr. Ronald Liechty.
Burial will be in New Oakhill cemetery, Plymouth.
Preferred memorials in Wayne’s name may be made to the Plymouth Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Christine R. “Chris” Gould
PLYMOUTH — Christine R. “Chris” Gould, 88, died at 12: 15 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in
the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Heather Hegna of Andover, Minn., three nieces: Marianne
Eaton of Knox, Dorothy (Boyd) Sellers of Palm Springs, Calif. and Nancy Howard of Frankfort,
and a nephew; John (Arlene) Howard Jr. of Rensselaer. Several great-nieces and nephews also survive.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 in the Lindenwood cemetery Chapel located
at 2324 W. Main Street, Ft. Wayne.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Angola Humane Society, 1700N 200W, Angola, IN 46703.
Douglas Lynn Bailey
OSCEOLA — Douglas Lynn Bailey, 61, of 10273 Ashwood Forrest Dr., Osceola, died at 5: 45
p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at his residence following a two-month illness. He was born April
19, 1947 in Rochester to Cliff and Ruth (Swihart) Bailey.
He grew up in Tippecanoe and had lived in St. Joseph County the past 25 years. Most recently,
he lived in Osceola for the last two years.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a graduate of Triton High School class of
1965. He served his county in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, serving most of his
duty in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion Post #424 of Bourbon,
Broederenkring Flemish Organization of Mishawaka and International Union of Operating
Engineers Local #150, which he belonged to for 40 years.
He is survived by one brother, Fred (Kathryn) Bailey of San Clemente, Calif.; one niece, Angela
McCombs of Greeneville, Tenn.; and one nephew, Alan Dean of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Julia Dean in 1996.
Visitation was Monday, July 28, 2008 from 4 to 8 pm at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208
N. Michigan St., Argos.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the funeral home with Rev. James Hannah
officiating.
Burial will be at Walnut Church of the Brethren cemetery, Argos.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; 601 W. Edison,
Mishawaka, IN 46545 or the Marshall County Humane Society; 11165 13th Rd., PO Box 22,
Plymouth, IN 46563
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Mary A. Bolinger
PLYMOUTH — Mary A. Bolinger, 78, of 709 W. Garro St., Plymouth, passed away at 5: 40 p.m.,
Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend.
Mary was born June 25, 1930, in Plymouth, to John and Cecilia (Sester) Bolinger and was a
lifetime member of Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth.
She is survived by her brother, Joseph Bolinger of Grand Rapids, Mich.; her sister-in-law, Mary
Bolinger of Michigan City; her nieces and nephews: Katie Bolinger of Hoffman Estates, Ill.,
Grace (Craig) Burrows of Rockford, Mich., Janet Ortegon of Sheboygan, Wis., John (Hiroe)
Bolinger of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Christine (Lee) Harshbarger of Evansville. Mary was preceded in
death by her parents and by her brother, John Bolinger Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 28, 2008, at 10: 30 a.m., at Saint Michael
Catholic Church in Plymouth, with the Rev. Father William Kummer officiating. Burial will be in
Saint Michael cemetery, Plymouth.
Family and friends are invited to share in a time of visiting Sunday, July 27, 2008, from 4 to 6
p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth. Rosary will be prayed
together at 6 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 112 S.
Center St., Plymouth IN, 46563.
Jacob Chupp
NAPPANEE — Jacob Chupp, 82, of Nappanee, died at 11: 27 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at
Elkhart General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Esther Chupp; sons: Howard (Nora) Chupp of Nappanee, Wayne
(Melissa) Chupp of Nappanee, Glen (Wanita) Chupp of Goshen, Floyd (Lori) Chupp of
Nappanee, Loren (Karen) Chupp of Nappanee and Carl (Lily) Chupp of Nappanee; daughters:
Emma Burkholder of Salem, Linda (Floyd E.) Yoder of Bonduel, Wis., Loretta (Howard) Miller of
Nappanee, Rosemary (Martin) Yoder of Nappanee and Ruth Chupp of Nappanee; 51
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers: John Chupp of Goshen and Levi (Mary) Chupp
of Etna Green; sisters: Anna (Elmer) Byler of Nappanee, Verna (Gideon) Bontrager of Goshen,
Elizabeth (Ralph) Miller of Goshen and Barbara (Ray) Burkholder of Nappanee; and half sister-in
law, Ella Chupp of Middlebury.
Visitation is after 2 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday at the family residence, 70940 Ash Rd.,
Nappanee. Funeral services are Sunday, July 27 at 9: 30 a.m. at the Howard Miller residence,
30695 CR 150.
Burial will be at Borkholder cemetery.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is in charge of the arrangements.
Esther S. Blondell
SOUTH BEND – Esther S. Blondell, 96, a very loving and caring mom, grandma, great-grandma,
aunt and a friend to many, passed away at 11: 44pm Saturday, July 26, 2008 in
Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Esther was born Nov. 18, 1911 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Swan E. and Edith S. (Peterson) Chell.
As the former Esther S. Chell, she married
Leroy Blondell on September 24, 1938 at Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church in South Bend. Roy preceded her in death on April 17, 1966. She was also
preceded in death by her son, James “Jim” L. Blondell in October, 1997; brother, Elmer E. Chell
in October, 1991; and sister, Elvera Cyr in July 1996.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert “Bob” and Carol Blondell of South Bend;
and her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Robert “Bob” DeJarnatt of Plymouth.
Other survivors include five grandchildren, Rodney (Dania) DeJarnatt of Lakeville, Lori (Jim)
McClellan of Plymouth, Jason (Kathryn) DeJarnatt of Plymouth, Brian (Christie) Blondell of
Osecola, and Angie (Morgan) Wenzel of Oak Creek, Wis.; 11 great-grandchildren: Robbie, Sean
and Sommer McClellan, Tristen, Breanna, and Mason DeJarnatt, Mackenzie and Alex
DeJarnatt, and Alexis, Bryce and Brenden Blondell. Mom also is survived by her very special
nieces and nephew: Marlene Davidson, Judi Luke, Phyllis Thompson, Gloria (Russ) Buysse,
David (Evie) Chell, Cathy (Mike) Keen, and Holly (Bob) Kelsey; and numerous great-nieces and
nephews.
Esther was confirmed, married
and a lifetime member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the
previous John Erickson Lodge in Mishawaka. She had worked at Bendix, Oliver Hotel, Gladieux
Foods and a caretaker to many. Her favorite was being a caretaker to the many wonderful
people she helped. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved sending
all types of greeting cards to all members of the church. She loved watching sports on TV,
especially Notre Dame Football and the Cubs, reading, going out to eat, visiting and just being a
friend to everyone.
The family would like to thank the many kind and compassionate nurses and doctors at
Memorial Hospital especially the nurses on 11 South and Intensive Care, her many friends at
Fairington Apartments and to Pastor Zell of Gloria Dei for his numerous visits and prayers.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME,
1827 E. Ireland Rd., South Bend. A funeral service will be held at 1: 30 p.m. Thursday, July 31,
2008 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 225 E. Haney Ave., South Bend, with Rev. Jeff Zell
officiating and visitation one hour prior to the service in the Church. Burial will follow in
Southlawn cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Esther’s name to Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church or the American Cancer Society.
Russel L. Scott
BOURBON — Russell L. Scott, 84, of 1206 N. Main St. in Bourbon peacefully entered into rest,
Saturday, July 26 at 1: 35 p.m. in Bremen Health Care Center of Bremen.
He was born the son of John Erwin Scott and Minnie Mae Elkins Scott on Aug. 23, 1923 at
Bourbon. He was a retired carpenter and loved working with his hands. He was also a member
of the Bourbon First United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Bourbon High School class
of 1942. Russell was a veteran of the United States Army, 11th Air Borne serving during World
War II and a member of the Bourbon American Legion Post #424.
Russell was joined in marriage to Phyllis Anglin on Feb. 24, 1946, they shared more than 62
years together, she survives along with his two daughters: P.J. (Steve) Watkins of Bourbon and
Jolene (Ross) Swinehart of Goshen. He was further blessed five grandchildren: Mathew Scott
and wife Stephanie Schoenherr, Todd Jason Schoenherr, Joshua Jonnard and wife Megan
Schoenherr, Suzanne Stevette and husband Chad Baugh and Grant Watkins; and six great-grandchildren.
Russell also has two sisters: Vada (Lawrence) Owens of Argos, Trella Grossman
of Akron; and a brother, Wade (Mary Lou) Scott of Albuquerque, N.M.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and seven brothers.
A funeral service to celebrate Russell’s life will be Wednesday, July 30 at 2 p.m. in the Deaton-Clemens
Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Raschka officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home on
Wednesday.
Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Bourbon, with graveside military services by the
Bourbon American Legion.
The family requests any memorial contributions be made to: Bourbon First United Methodist
Church Helping Hands Pantry or an organization of your choice in his memory.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Howard, DVM Liebengood
SILVER LAKE — Dr. Howard Liebengood, DVM, 92, of Silver Lake, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, July
27, 2008 in his residence. He was born July 29, 1915 in Fairbury, Ill. to Peter and Elma
(Shannon) Liebengood. On July 6, 1939 he married
Ruth Scholer. She died Oct. 28, 1949. On
Nov. 11, 1967 he married
Helen Herber Glaze. She survives.
Dr. Liebengood grew up in Kentland and graduated from high school there in 1933. He played
football during his freshman year at Indiana University where he completed some pre-veterinary
requirements and then transferred to Kansas State University in 1935. He earned his Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine in May 1939 from Kansas State University. He was co-founder and charter
member of the Michiana Veterinary Association. From 1945-1965 he operated a livestock
auction facility and veterinary clinic in Plymouth. Moving to Silver Lake in 1967, he operated a
practice limited to preparing and certifying cattle for interstate and international shipment. Dr.
Liebengood established a memorial fund at Kansas State University to help veterinary students,
and has also established memorial funds with the Community Foundation of Wabash County
which awards annually, several scholaships to Warsaw Community High School seniors.
He is survived by his wife Helen; daughter-in-law, Deanna Liebengood, Vienna, Va.; three
grandchildren: Howard Liebengood, John (London) Liebengood and Anne (Adam) Liebengood-Winters,
all of Vienna, Va.; one stepson, Robert W. (Gail) Glaze, Morgantown; and a
stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Tommye) Beavers, Muncie; two step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and four step great-grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by a son, Howard Liebengood who died Jan. 13, 2005; one brother;
and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North
Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services.
Memorials may be made to Kosciusko County Home Healthcare & Hospice, PO Box 1196,
Warsaw, IN 46581.
